One of my very favorite ways to remember my travels is through the artful objects collected on my various trips. Hitting thrift stores on vacation makes souvenir shopping so much …
Perhaps one of the hardest parts of long-term travel is the care and feeding of my own body. What’s familiar and second-nature back home, takes energy- and often creativity- when …
Traveling by train is one of the best ways to see Romania, although actually a less-popular mode of travel for locals. The Romanian rail system has a reputation for being …
If you have the luxury of a slow-paced visit to Romania- the kind of visit where you can wander and take time to unwind enough in one location to allow …
In 2019 I worked online as I wandered through about a dozen countries in South America and Europe. With iPad usually in hand, I found myself moved to doodle when …
One of the many highlights of time in Patagonia was taking the ferry to Chiloe Island. In the northernmost portion of the Patagonia, there’s a section of Chile that most …
As I researched for my trip to Chile, I kept finding myself drawn back to the island of Chiloe. Shrouded in both literal fog and the mythology of superstition, this …
Sometimes I need to break up my routine and switch up my study or work spaces. A change of scenery and a little background noise often help me focus- and …
While tickets to go up in the recently renovated Space Needle continue to rise, this out-of-the-way splash-pad art installment remains a cool reprieve with iconic views. Recently, a newly updated …
For many people, choosing a travel destination can be the hardest part of planning a trip. Many of us rely on travel influencers, travel bloggers, or friends and family to …